Velvety Cheddar Cheese Soup
Velvety Cheddar Cheese Soup is rich and ultra-creamy, with mellow sweetness from sautéed onions and a buttery roux that gives it a smooth, luxurious body. The blend of chicken broth and milk keeps the cheese flavor full but balanced, making it cozy and satisfying. Serve it as a comforting starter for dinner or a warming lunch on a chilly day.
- Prep10 min
- Cook20 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour to make a roux. Add the broth and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture slightly thickens. Add the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until it just comes to a boil.
- 2
Blend the soup in batches in a blender until smooth.
- 3
Pour the soup back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat until it just starts to boil. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheese until melted.
- Calories 447.95 kcal High
- Protein 21.59 g Good Source
- Carbs 17.58 g Moderate
- Total Fat 32.78 g High
- Saturated Fat 18.93 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 91.84 mg High
- Sodium 975.56 mg High
- Fiber 0.43 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.68 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 683.59 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.39 mg Low Source
- Potassium 313.28 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 77.99 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.88 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
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